In line with DfE guidance, we focus our PE and Sport Premium spending on building long-term capacity and improving the quality of PE, School Sport and Physical Activity curriculum for all pupils, now and in the future.  

We do this by prioritising the following areas:

Making every day active: We want all pupils to be active on most days, not only during timetabled PE lessons. At Westwoodside we - 

• Active break and lunchtime provision, including structured games and leadership roles
• Opportunities for daily movement in the classroom and across the curriculum
• Initiatives that promote active travel and healthy lifestyle choices  

Using PE and sport to drive whole-school improvement: PE and sport contribute to behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and academic outcomes. At Westwoodside we - 

• Raise the profile of PE and sport through assemblies, celebration events and leadership opportunities
• Use physical activity to support pupils’ self-regulation, resilience and sense of belonging
• Align our PE and Sport Premium work with the wider school development plan and Christian vision  

Broadening and deepening pupils’ experiences: We are committed to offering a broad and inclusive range of activities so that every child can find something they enjoy and can succeed in. At Westwoodside we - 

• Introduce or extend less traditional activities (for example, fitness circuits, dance, outdoor adventurous activities or alternative games)
• Ensure equitable access for all groups of pupils, including those with SEND and those who may be less likely to take part in sport otherwise  

Creating meaningful competitive and collaborative opportunities: Competition is one part of a much wider picture. We want pupils to experience both competing and collaborating in supportive environments. At Westwoodside we - 

• Organise and attend intra- and inter-school festivals and competitions
• Provide opportunities for pupils to set and pursue personal bests, not just team results
• Support pupil leadership roles (such as sports leaders or play leaders) to help run events and activities

Strengthening staff expertise in PE: We invest in our staff to ensure they feel confident and skilled in teaching PE and leading physical activity. At Westwoodside we - 

• Working alongside specialist PE coaches and teachers
• Access to high-quality schemes, resources and assessment tools
• Targeted CPD to support inclusive practice and adaptive teaching in PE  

Working in Partnership: Westwoodside Church of England Academy is a proud member of the Get Ahead Partnership. Through this partnership, and alongside our Trust and local networks, we are able to -

• Enhance our PE curriculum and teaching
• Increase the range and quality of competition and festival opportunities
• Share expertise, ideas and resources across schools
• Promote healthy, active lifestyles for all pupils